COLUMBUS LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

News from our partner, Wolf Creek

31 Jan 2017 9:01 AM |
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Wolf Creek Company is excited to announce our 2017 WCC University.

Wolf Creek has long been known as the top provider of ongoing Green Industry Training. Help stay on the top of the industry by joining us for one, several, or all of our classes. You can see all the class information below with clickable links that will take you right to the class signup page. The classes this year will be held at our Training Center that will allow us to handle large class sizes in a comfortable environment.

We have added 3 new classes for 2017!

Landscape Irrigation Design

SMART Irrigation Revolution

Irrigation Pump Basics.

Click the link below to sign up for the class: (or call our office at 800-488-7305)

Hands-on instruction for the basic skills necessary to install a low voltage landscape lighting system. Class is designed for those who will install, troubleshoot and repair systems in the field.
Topics:

Transformer mounting and wiring

Accessory wiring

Wire installation

Field wire connections

Fixture mountings

Lamp installation/replacement

Fixture options

Voltage measurements

Troubleshooting skills

Outdoor Lighting Design
February 1st

We’ll cover the confusing technical & mechanical aspects so you will be able to install a sound system. We cover the artistic concepts so you lighting systems will be seen as professional.
Topics:

The purposes lighting can fulfill

The art and techniques to achieve a professional system

Understanding how to apply the mechanics for a workable system

Basic installation techniques

Landscape Irrigation Design
February 2nd

Classroom instruction with plenty of exercises to drive home the basic design skills for landscape irrigation systems.
Topics:

Design basics start to finish

Water Requirements

Determining Available Water

Proper Backflow Selection

Sprinkler Layout

Zoning

Piping

Landscape Irrigation Installation
February 8th

Hands-on instruction for the basic skills necessary to install a landscape irrigation system. Class is designed for those who will install systems. We do not cover any design in this class.
Topics:

Solvent welding PVC pipe

Threaded pipe connections

Insert poly fittings

Press-over poly fittings

Swing pipe/sprinkler connections

SMART Irrigation Revolution
February 9th

An exploration into the myriad of irrigation control systems. Including the latest on internet (wifi) enabled systems. Discussion about installation requirements and set-up. Good to understand options available and future systems. FREE

Landscape Drainage Fundamentals
February 17th

Learn to use the latest techniques and products in drainage to your advantage in this design and basic installation workshop. Whether you’re new to drainage or have been offering for years, discover how you can make drainage a profitable part of your company’s services.

You will learn how to solve problem drainage areas using:

Catch Basins and Grates

Gravel Free French Drains

Manufactured Dry Wells

Trench Drain Systems

Irrigation Pump Basics
February 21st

Wolf Creek has invited Ben & Adam Painter from Flint & Walling to talk about properly sizing and irrigation pump and proper installation. This will be hands, attendees will be taking pumps apart and repairing them. FREE
Topics:

A nut and bolts class for people servicing landscape irrigation systems. We Focus on the diagnostics and repair of the electrical components (controller, wiring and solenoids). This class covers the stuff it takes people years to learn via trial and error! Use of a volt/ohm meter is taught and practiced several times in this class.
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